804,000 federal borrowers to receive $39 billion in cancellations By Charlene Crowell When the Biden Administration announced its latest initiative to reduce the nation’s unsustainable trillion-dollar student debt, both borrowers and advocates rejoiced. In the coming weeks an estimated 804,000 student loan borrowers will together receive $39 billion in federal loan debt cancellations. These…
The first ‘Learn.Lead.Liberate’ conference will be held on July 27th WHAT: The 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) and the Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) will host a one-day conference for Southern California education leaders in to discuss ways to create educational environments that work to undo inequity and injustice. The conference will be…
Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media A report the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released in June found that access to fast and reliable home internet continues to increase in the Golden State, but many households eligible for broadband access assistance are still without service. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that at least…
Convening marks a key next step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to advance diversity & opportunity in higher education following the Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action On Wednesday, July 26, the U.S. Department of Education will host the National Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, a one-day summit that will bring together senior…
Diabetes is often invisible to everyone except those living with it, and for too long, minorities have gone without better access to better healthcare technology. By Patti LaBelle More than 25 years ago, I collapsed onstage while performing. I had no idea what was happening, but that night in the hospital, when I was diagnosed…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is set to continue its legacy of building upon and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, as its Board of Directors approved enhanced benefit designs that will ensure over 600,000 Covered California enrollees see reduced out-of-pocket costs in 2024. “Covered California is proud to be a part of another visionary program that…
By Lou K. Coleman Many people, having heard all their lives about the grace and mercy of God, take His grace for granted. They decide on courses and actions which they know are contrary to God’s will, but figure that “God will forgive me anyway” and plunge foolishly into their rebellious way. They assume there…
Tracy Howe In the throes of climate change and after generations of extractive and unsustainable water use in the Southwest United States, there is huge water crisis. States and different interest groups are trying to secure what they need, but last month, the Supreme Court ruled the United States is not responsible for supplying the…
Luvina Beckley (shown above) was a featured speaker at the Re-stored Brunch & Summit held recently. The event catered to fe-male leaders and activists who hold mindfulness in high regard. The attendees and speakers included influencers, industry pro-fessionals and change makers. The summit topics included networking, having a health mindset as well as health and…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is pleased to announce that Superintendent Mauricio Arellano will kick off the new school year by spending the first day at Highland-Pacific Elementary School on Monday, July 31, 2023. This visit signifies Superintendent Arellano’s commitment to engaging directly with students, teachers, and staff to understand the unique…
Talking to your partner about your depression can be intimidating because you have no control over how another person will respond. Will your partner regard you with disdain, judge you or perhaps end the relationship? No matter how you think your partner will react, if you are experiencing depressive symptoms, you must come clean and…
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com and Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Community leaders and elected officials alike are seeking to help neighborhood residents recover mentally and emotionally in the wake of recent mass shootings. Though mass shootings since July 1 have occurred across the country from California to New York and Massachusetts,…
By: Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-06) There is an increased focus on “Bidenomics” as President Joe Biden and his administration implement and communicate his economic policy agenda to the American people. President Biden gave a major speech on the subject in Chicago last month. Listening to that speech, I was struck by one…
Universal City, California, July 17, 2023 – Toad joins his friends Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as a new walk-about character within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Studios Hollywood. Toad, a resident of the Mushroom Kingdom who works in service of Princess Peach, will now be on hand to meet and interact with guests visiting…
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association All Americans should have equal access to high quality healthcare. As our nation steadily emerges out of the awful debilitating aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of communities of color, and in particular the African American community, are all facing lingering…
By: Lou K. Coleman Is a time that is going to be more severe than any other time we have ever known. Wake Up People, Wake Up! In [Matthew 24:15-28], Jesus talks about an “Abomination of Desolation” in the Olivet Discourse as He referenced a future event mentioned in [Daniel 9:27]. Jesus says, “So when…
Traci Blackmon Last November I had the joy of worshipping with University UCC in Seattle for Ubuntu Sunday. Ubuntu is an African concept of the interconnectedness of community most often translated with the phrase: “I am because We are.” On this Sunday, the invitation to Our Churches Wider Mission (OCWM) was offered by a parent…
By Birmingham Times HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — A 25-year-old Alabama woman returned home late Saturday after being the focus of a two-day search by police and family members who reported her missing after she stopped to check on a child who was walking along a highway. Police said Carlethia “Carlee” Nichole Russell had returned to…
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is holding its annual Back-to-School Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 19 at Court Street Square in San Bernardino. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features community organizations and sponsors all focused on helping families prepare students to return to and succeed in school. Sponsors…
First generation college student receives a 2023 California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship SAN BERNARDINO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) announced today that Fontana resident Angelica Macias was selected as the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation 2023 Scholarship for the 45th Assembly District and will receive $5,000. Macias, a first generation college student attends California…
By Mark Hedin Exposure to extreme heat can be deadly. But simple solutions, such as planting more trees for shade, can greatly mitigate harm for vulnerable communities. Extreme heat poses the greatest natural risk to human health. These days, there’s plenty of it, and more is on the way. “This is not your grandmother’s summer,”…
Your roundup of stories you might have missed last week Joe W. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson | California Black Media Karim Webb Elected to Serve as President of Board of Airport Commissioners On July 13, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) unanimously elected Karim Webb as the group’s President. Webb is an…
Every 13 Seconds, Another Driver Gets Pulled Over Nationwide — “It’s alarming and overwhelming that Black America still gets disproportionately pulled over more than everyone else,” notes esteemed African-American author Eric Bryant who is considered to be America’s Traffic Stop Coach. “Yes, they are hunting us,” he adds. “Correct pullover etiquette is always an afterthought…
2023 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week is July 16-22 RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week is a time to recognize dedicated community supervision professionals across the United States. This July 16 through 22, we honor Riverside County Probation Department probation officers, probation corrections officers and support staff who hold justice-involved youth…
Antonio Ray Harvey| California Black Media Film studios in Hollywood took a one-two punch last week after actors announced they were joining the ongoing writers’ strike and as legislators in Sacramento questioned their commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI). On July 13, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) led…